San Lorenzo de Huachupama, Peru

Full City Profile

415 Population 8/sq mi density

9,557 ft Elevation 2,913 meters

46°F Avg Temperature 8°C

San Lorenzo de Huachupama experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 48°F in July. The area gets 344 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.7 inches. The area receives 273.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 48°F Jul (9°C)

Annual Average	46.4°F
	14% below US avg
January Average	33°F (1°C)
July Average	48°F (9°C)
Sunny Days	344 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	9,557 ft (2,913 m)
Area	54.5 sq mi (141.2 km²)
Population Density	8/sq mi
Coordinates	-11.7179°N, 76.5854°W
Timezone	America/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.7"

55% above US avg

Snowfall 273.9"

Wettest Month (Feb) 4.20"

Driest Month (Aug) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

188 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M5.6 on Jun 15, 2025.

Apr 18, 1993	15 km SE of Lachaqui, Peru	M6.3	10 km
Jun 23, 2021	11 km WSW of Mala, Peru	M5.9	111 km
Apr 29, 1991	18 km SSW of Huacho, Peru	M5.9	129 km
Jun 15, 2025	37 km WSW of Callao, Peru	M5.6	106 km
Jan 7, 2022	6 km NW of Cocachacra, Peru	M5.6	17 km
Oct 1, 1996	19 km SSW of Chilca, Peru	M5.6	110 km
Jun 21, 1995	28 km W of Chancay, Peru	M5.6	105 km
May 28, 2003	33 km SSW of Santiago de Surco, Peru	M5.6	99 km
Nov 25, 2013	12 km SE of Omas, Peru	M5.5	107 km
Dec 25, 1998	9 km SE of Chancay, Peru	M5.4	69 km
Feb 17, 2005	7 km W of Carhuamayo, Peru	M5.4	103 km
May 12, 2022	9 km W of San Bartolo, Peru	M5.4	80 km
Mar 18, 1999	21 km NNE of Huancaya, Peru	M5.3	103 km
Mar 29, 2008	14 km SSW of Callao, Peru	M5.3	81 km
Jul 18, 2016	17 km SW of Caleta de Carquín, Peru	M5.2	138 km
Feb 15, 2024	13 km NW of Chancay, Peru	M5.2	88 km
Mar 20, 1998	54 km W of Callao, Peru	M5.2	121 km
May 17, 2018	7 km E of Mala, Peru	M5.2	106 km
Aug 1, 2009	8 km SSW of Chambara, Peru	M5.2	135 km
Jun 3, 2014	20 km W of Chilca, Peru	M5.2	96 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

8 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 30.0 m (98 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1971	CHUNGAR	Meteorological	30.0 m	600	66 km
1586	CENTRAL PERU	Earthquake	26.0 m	22	137 km
1746	CENTRAL PERU	Earthquake	24.0 m	5,941	74 km
1865	CENTRAL PERU	Earthquake	2.0 m	5	64 km
1806	CENTRAL PERU	Earthquake	1.0 m	—	70 km
1974	CENTRAL PERU	Earthquake	0.9 m	78	145 km
1878	CENTRAL PERU	Unknown	—	5	55 km
1860	CENTRAL PERU	Earthquake	—	—	70 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	33°F (1°C)	2.6 in	Coldest
February	53°F (12°C)	4.2 in	Warmest, Wettest
March	52°F (11°C)	4.1 in
April	51°F (11°C)	1.5 in
May	49°F (10°C)	0.2 in
June	47°F (8°C)	0.0 in	Driest
July	48°F (9°C)	0.0 in
August	47°F (8°C)	0.1 in
September	48°F (9°C)	0.3 in
October	50°F (10°C)	0.7 in
November	51°F (11°C)	0.7 in
December	52°F (11°C)	1.7 in

San Lorenzo de Huachupama has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 33°F in January to 53°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 16.1 inches, with February being the wettest month (4.2") and June the driest (0.0").

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